Interior

Rep. Bishop discusses border security concerns on federal lands

OnPoint: Monday, May 3, 2010

How is the Department of the Interior's jurisdiction over federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border affecting security? During today's OnPoint, Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah), chairman of the Western Caucus, explains why he believes Border Patrol should have priority over endangered species concerns and wilderness designations. Bishop also discusses proposed legislation that would broaden the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction.